The artwork, titled “Ushkuinik,” was created by the artist Nicholas Roerich in 1894. This piece belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of portraiture.
The artwork depicts a robust figure of a man, evocative of historical or folkloric themes. The man stands solemnly in traditional attire, characterized by layered garments, boots, and a distinctive hat. He grasps an axe firmly in his left hand, adding to his commanding presence. The background, rendered in muted tones, features a faint outline of nautical elements, perhaps alluding to the figure’s connection to maritime activities. The title “Ушкушникъ” and additional inscriptions in Cyrillic script are present at the bottom of the artwork, further grounding it in a specific historical or cultural context.
